Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Recurrent miscarriages are among the most difficult and stressful things a couple can suffer from. The sense of loss and guilt that accompany repeated pregnancy losses can feel overwhelming. At Princeton IVF, we care for many couples with recurrent first trimester miscarriages and understand this all too well.

Fortunately though, reality is better than perception.

Reality vs perception with recurrent miscarriage

A couple of things to keep in mind:

most miscarriages are due to random chromosomal errors

many women with recurrent miscarriage will eventually be successful, particularly those who have had children before

while strictly recurrent miscarriage refers to 3 or more miscarriages, most reproductive specialists will begin evaluation after only 2 miscarriage since the risk for an additional loss is almost the same

Evaluation of Recurrent Miscarriage

At Princeton IVF we evaluate women for recurrent first trimester miscarriages and we encourage couples to come for a consultation in after 2 miscarriages. The work-up is customized for each couple but may include:

chromsome testing for translocations

testing for autoimmune and blood clotting disorders

testing for hormonal disorders

evaluation of ovulation and progesterone

evaluation of the uterus for abnormalities

Treatment of Recurrent Miscarriage

After the work-up is complete, we may begin treatment if appropriate, which may include:

ovulation induction with fertility drugs

correction of underlying hormone abnormalities

IVF with preimplantation genetic testing

surgical correction

no treatment

Even if there is no treatment required, we follow all of our patients closely through the better part of the first trimester to ensure the pregnancy is going well.